in2ebook Chapter 159 Once a move is made, there's no going back. Is it really impossible to turn back?
Chapter 159 Once a move is made, there's no going back. Is it really impossible to turn back?
As April progresses, the weather gets hotter and hotter, and by the end of the month, the sweltering summer has arrived.
When it gets hot, Qin Yizhen doesn't like to go out.
However, she has been seeing more people lately. People come to see her from time to time to drink tea, play chess, and talk about what's happening outside.
At the end of April, after dealing with her daughter's affairs, Madam Min and Madam He visited Zhao Rufang's home to discuss the marriage between He Landian and Zhao Rufang.
Since both sides are interested, both families feel that the marriage should be done as soon as possible.
"The Marquis has already sent a letter to the Zhao family. In a few days, the Zhao family should be able to arrive in Qindu. At that time, I will vacate a residence for the Zhao family to stay temporarily. The He family will choose an auspicious day to meet with Young Master Zhao and set the date before exchanging gifts."
"If we are quick, we can get married in July or August."
July and August were just right. After returning home, Zhao Rushan opened a martial arts school. He couldn't be away all the time, so it was best to get things done as quickly as possible.
"I have already arranged for Miss Zhao's dowry to be prepared, so Madam He need not worry about it. It may not be too extravagant, but it will certainly be a respectable dowry."
Madam He smiled gently: "To be able to have some dignity is already a blessing. I dare not ask for more."
Qin Yizhen really liked Madam He's tactfulness. She always acted appropriately, and even though she had a certain purpose, she never made people feel bad.
If the He family treats Zhao Rufang any better in the future, Qin Yizhen will give the Zhao family some face.
"Madam Min, it's your turn to leave." At this moment, Qin Yi was playing chess with Madam Min and exchanging a few words with Madam He. When she looked back, she saw that Madam Min seemed a little lost and absent-minded, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
The last time I saw Madam Min, she was graceful and charming, chatting and joking with the Lady of Changting. But in just half a month, she had lost a lot of weight, looked less energetic, and had some dark circles under her eyes.
"It was my fault for being impolite." Lady Min came to her senses, picked up a black piece from the chess basket, glanced at the chessboard, and then placed the piece. After placing it, she belatedly realized that she had made a mistake.
It's a pity that once a move is made, there's no going back; once a piece is on the board, there's no going back.
She gently shook her head: "Once a move is made, there's no going back. Is it really impossible to turn back?"
Qin Yizhen knew what she meant.
Recently, the Changyang Marquis's residence has been in turmoil, even suppressing the two incidents of "Wang Xianrong's divorce and return home" and "Fang Shixin's fight with someone at Wanshi Tower".
In the capital of Qin, people were discussing the matter before and after meals.
Qin Yizhen took the peony-patterned silk fan handed to her by Lü Qiao, fanned herself lightly a couple of times, and said, "Why can't you turn back? If you pick it up and put it down again, what can I do to you? At most, I'll just punish you with a cup of wine."
“The princess is right. Even if this Miss Wang can go home, I have heard that people have come to propose marriage to her these days. Of course, she can go back on her word.”
Although people might gossip about you and it might not look good on you, at least you can regret it and choose a different path to take.
"It's just that my wife is too soft-hearted. Her husband kneels down and begs her, and she softens."
The Marquis of Changyang's heir had been keeping a mistress for so long, and she had given birth to one child and was pregnant with another. The Min family was extremely disgusted and wanted Min Siyue to divorce him.
After only a few days of commotion, the heir of the Marquis of Changyang begged Min Siyue, and Min Siyue softened her heart and agreed not to divorce him. She even agreed to let the Marquis of Changyang's mansion take his mistress and children back with them.
Madam Min was so angry that she fell ill for several days, and only in the last two days has she recovered somewhat.
“Princess, you don’t know how I feel. I taught her to be reasonable and tolerant, but in the end, I taught her to swallow all her bitterness.”
Qin Yizhen was at a loss for words upon hearing this.
Just as she was about to say a few words of advice to Madam Min, a maid rushed in to report: "Princess, people from the Min family have arrived."
"The Min family has come? What's the matter?" Madam Min's expression changed. She had come all the way to the Marquis of Pingxi's residence. If there was nothing important at home, why would they come to see her?
"It is said that the wife of the Marquis of Changting has miscarried."
"What?!" Madam Min stood up in shock. "Siyue miscarried?"
Min Siyue had been married for three years and had never been pregnant. Now, instead of hearing any news of her pregnancy, she suffered a miscarriage.
Lady Min could no longer sit still: "Princess, please forgive me. I must go to the Marquis of Changyang's residence first, and I will come to apologize to the princess another day."
After paying her respects, Madam Min hurriedly left and quickly exited the room.
Madam He looked at Qin Yizhen and saw that she was frowning and looked rather unwell. Considering that Madam Min and Qin Yizhen had some connection, she tried to say a few words on Madam Min's behalf: "Princess, please forgive Madam Min. She was only worried about her daughter, which is why she left in such a hurry."
"I wouldn't blame her for these things," Qin Yizhen shook her head. "I'm just a little worried that the Min family and Miss Min might suffer losses."
Qin Yizhen thought for a moment and then instructed Lü Qiao, "Go and send someone to tell Lady Changting whether she needs to go to the Changyang Marquis's residence."
Green Qiao accepted the order and left.
Madam He asked in surprise, "Does the princess want to go to the Marquis of Changyang's residence?"
Qin Yizhen hummed in agreement: "If the Changyang Marquis's mansion goes too far, I may lend a hand."
Moreover, she always felt that Min Siyue's miscarriage at this time was not a coincidence. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Go to the Imperial Medical Bureau and ask an imperial physician to go and take a look."
“Then I will go too.” Madam He smiled. “I have some acquaintance with Madam Min. I am really worried about her daughter’s situation. However, I must go and catch up with Madam Min first.”
"That's even better, go ahead."
After Madam He got up to leave, Qin Yizhen ordered someone to clean up the chessboard, took a sip of tea, and tried to calm herself down.
Upon seeing Lü Qiao return, he instructed her to prepare a set of clothes for him: "Make them more luxurious. I need to see what kind of things are in the Changyang Marquis's mansion. Also, arrange for more guards to accompany me."
"Yes."
Lady Changting was a very loyal person. Upon receiving news of Qin Yizhen, she went directly to the Changyang Marquis's residence and had no intention of making another trip to the Pingxi Marquis's residence.
Qin Yizhen smiled and said to Lü Qiao, "She's still as energetic as ever, but it's good that she doesn't waste any more time. Let's go and take a look at the Changyang Marquis's residence."
"Yes, princess."
After leaving the Marquis of Pingxi's residence, Qin Yizhen boarded a carriage that had been prepared in advance, and then led a group of guards to the Earl of Changyang's residence.
Meanwhile, Madam Min had arrived at the Marquis of Changyang's residence and found her daughter lying unconscious on the bed.
Min Siyue's maid knelt down with a thud, then gritted her teeth and complained, "Madam, it was all the young master's fault! He slapped the young lady so hard she rolled down the steps, and that's how she lost her child."